The Scottish life sciences industry offers many business opportunities in terms of drug discovery, stem cell research, bioinformatics, specialist manufacturing and medical technologies.
 
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Anyone looking to learn more about life sciences in Scotland will find a wealth of useful information online. The following list of related links may be of interest to you if you are considering a career in life sciences in Scotland, or are looking to invest in this vibrant and highly successful industry.

Academic and research organisations

University of Aberdeen

University of Abertay

University of Dundee

University of Edinburgh

University of Glasgow

Glasgow Caledonian University

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh Napier University

Queen Margaret University

Robert Gordon University

University of St Andrews

University of Stirling

Strathclyde University

University of the West of Scotland

Scottish Biotechnology Colleges Consortium

Collaboration and funding opportunities

BioDundee

Health Technologies Knowledge Transfer Network

Institute of Medical Science & Technology

Innovation Relay Centre (IRC)

Interface Online

ITI Life Sciences

National Cancer Research Institute

Nexxus

Proof of Concept Fund

Translational Medicine Research Collaboration

Industry organisations

Association of British Healthcare Industries

BioIndustry Association

British in Vitro Diagnostics Association

Electronics Scotland

Eucomed

Generation Scotland  

Scottish Bioinformatics Forum

Scottish Health Innovations Limited

Scottish Optoelectronics Association

Scottish Stem Cell Network

Specialist Virology Centre

UK Stem Cell Bank

UK Stem Cell Foundation

Life science companies and support networks

Life Sciences Scotland

Scottish Enterprise

Life science recruitment in Scotland

Talentscotland.com

Scotlandistheplace.com

For more information on life science in Scotland and how we can help your project succeed, please contact Scottish Development International. Across several life sciences sectors, the life science industry in Scotland offers substantial investment opportunities for your company.